Lv Huaiyu’s smile quickly faded, and he said to Chen Mo aningfully, "Sotis, choosing the right path is more important than working hard. If you take the wrong road, it’s like white sand falling into the mire; even if it’s as pure as jade, it will gradually beco tainted... If you have ti, you can co to the Lv Mansion for a drink."
With that, he turned and left, never once glancing at the two.
Zhuang Jingming watched the towering back, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
He then turned to look at Chen Mo, his deep eyes scrutinizing carefully, as if wanting to confirm sothing.
Lv Bojun was as enthusiastic as ever, "Mr. Chen, we et again..."
The jaws of the court officials behind them were almost dropping to the ground.
The Secretary, Pri Minister, Minister of Revenue... the high-ranking officials of the court were actually lining up to speak with Chen Mo, and even Chen Zhuo couldn’t get a word in?!
This is simply too outrageous!
Yan Peizhi and Feng Jinyu exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with shock.
At this mont, they finally realized that they had completely misjudged the situation!
From beginning to end, Chen Mo was never part of any faction, nor was he backed by the Imperial Consort or the Empress, but by the Imperial Power!
Treating him as a target in the factional struggle was a huge mistake!
"Chen Mo and the Chen Family should be viewed separately, this guy’s background is not as simple as we thought!"
"No wonder he’s so confident, even the Crown Prince defends him publicly, turns out he’s backed by His Majesty?!"
"Now the court is in chaos, the Crown Prince is still young, but when he ascends the throne, he will definitely build his own team, cleansing the old issues... So, Chen Mo is the minister favored by His Majesty to support the Prince?"
This is the only explanation that makes sense.
Everyone quickly realized the connection and their expressions turned even grimr.
All that trouble and they gained nothing, not only did they offend the Empress, they’ve also left His Majesty with a bad impression... truly like lifting a stone only to drop it on their own feet!
...
...
Chen Mo exchanged a few pleasantries with Zhuang Jingming and Lv Bojun, seeing them off.
As soon as he turned around, he saw a group of people looking at him intently, their eyes seeming to glimr green.
"Mr. Chen, long have I heard of your na~"
Cui Hao quickly stepped forward, his smile bright like a blossoming chrysanthemum.
Seeing Cui Hao shalessly, the other ministers couldn’t hold back and hurried over, those who had been loudest in court were now smiling fawningly.
"Mr. Chen truly is dignified and extraordinary..."
"A son should be like Chen Jinyan, this saying is indeed true."
"Mr. Chen fears no power, enforcing the law like a mountain, truly puts us to sha."
Chen Mo was a little dumbfounded by this string of flattery.
Judging by their official robes, they should all be from the Six Ministries, technically political enemies of the Chen Family... Who turned this group of old-tirs into this?
He looked at Chen Zhuo from a distance, silently asking: "What’s going on?"
Chen Zhuo was equally bewildered, spreading his hands, "I don’t know..."
Feng Jinyu looked at Chen Mo not far away, surrounded by ministers, and said in a low voice, "Old Yan, aren’t you going to flatter him a bit? Chen Mo is responsible for investigating the Barbarian Slave Case, if he really finds sothing, it won’t be good for you."
Yan Peizhi’s expression was sowhat sullen.
He knew in his heart that what Feng Jinyu said was right, but among everyone, he had the deepest conflict with the Chen Family, and Chen Zhuo was watching nearby, he really couldn’t bring himself to do it...
"Hmph, integrity fears no shadow!"
Yan Peizhi snorted disdainfully, "These people cozy up to power, their bones are ingratiating, not a shred of scholarly dignity!"
Feng Jinyu’s expression was a bit strange, he tapped his knuckles on Yan Peizhi’s head.
Yan Peizhi frowned, "What are you doing?"
Feng Jinyu shook his head, "I wanted to see how tough your skull is... Hopefully when Chen Mo cos to raid your house, you can maintain this scholarly dignity."
Yan Peizhi: "..."
Before he could retort, Feng Jinyu rubbed his cheeks, quickly adjusting his stiff expression, pulled up the corner of his mouth, revealing eight teeth, and jogged over to Chen Mo, "Mr. Chen, may I have a word with you?"
"Feng, your mother..."
Yan Peizhi’s forehead veins twitched wildly.
This guy urged him to deal with Chen Mo, but now seeing the situation change, he rapidly switched sides... Truly shaless to the extre!
At this mont, Chen Zhuo walked up to him, hands behind his back, adding lightly, "Lord Yan truly has raised a good son! You and Vice Minister Zhou must often exchange parenting experiences, right?"
"..."
Yan Peizhi’s chest rose and fell, knowing the circumstances were against him, he worked hard to suppress his anger, said nothing, and turned away, flicking his sleeve.
Chen Zhuo shook his head with a cold smile.
Yan Peizhi and Zhou Chuanbing were old ministers in the court, experienced in the political tides, had always been as steady as a rock, yet failed because of their sons.
"Truly an explosive shock!"
"In terms of power and background, as officials, they are indeed at a disadvantage compared to the Six Ministries... But insisting on comparing sons with , really like an old lady sneaking into bed, makes laugh..."
"But speaking of which, how did this guy get involved with the Crown Prince?"
"I always feel like he’s done sothing remarkable behind my back..."
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...
After finally dealing with all the ministers trying to cozy up, Chen Mo wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Strange..."
"I even beat the Princely Heir until his head looked like a pig’s, by rights these ministers would definitely make a fuss, hold on tightly, but why does it feel like the tone is a bit off?"
At this ti, two figures walked out from the Golden Throne Hall.
The Empress, dressed in a bright yellow phoenix robe, dignified and elegant, holding the hand of a little boy carved like jade.
The Crown Prince saw Chen Mo from afar, waving and jumping, "Chen Mo, co over here!"
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